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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,969.40, 898,454.10 and 199,623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,969.40, 898,454.10 and 199,623.20 is: 299,434.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,969.40 : 898,454.10 = 199,623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,969.40/898,454.10 = 199,623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,969.40x = 898,454.10 × 199,623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,969.40x = 179,352,282,495.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,352,282,495.12/598,969.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,434.80

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